Making the Most of Package Delivery Services

Making the most of package delivery services is the key to meeting business needs
By Kelly Shetsky, Anchor/Reporter Making the most of package delivery services will allow you to focus on your business. Package delivery services go well beyond simply sending your box from Point A to Point B. Package delivery companies offer a plethora of services including label printing, duties and tax estimates, delivery of packages, supplies and airbills right to your business and shipment pickups.

Delivery companies have many online tools aimed at making shipping easier for your business. You can place all orders and schedule pickup times with the click of a mouse. You can also view invoices online or have them emailed to several employees at your office simultaneously. To make the most of what package delivery companies offer:

1. Estimate package delivery shipment times and costs online.

2. Order all shipping supplies through the same company that handles your delivery.

3. Pre-pay for services and supplies from delivery companies to save time and money.

Know exactly what you're getting before choosing a package delivery company

When your company needs to send and large or small package delivery, you need to know when it's going to get there. Every company is looking to save money, so it helps to know exactly what shipping will cost you. Use online tools to determine both before scheduling a pick up.
Try:  Calculate the time and cost of domestic and international package shipping through UPS' online calculator. Simply enter the shipping weight and destination. Get local and ground same-day delivery as well as priority overnight from USACouriers.

Handle all shipping needs through a package delivery company

In addition to using package delivery companies for shipping, your business can get everything it needs including boxes and labels without leaving the office. The supplies will be delivered when shipments are picked up or dropped off.
Try:  Like other package delivery companies, USPS allows you to print shipping labels online and order stationary, boxes and stamps. FedEx Office offers customers the ability to print newsletters, brochures, fliers and manuals.

Pre-pay for door to door package shipping and supplies

Get flexibility and convenience by opting for pre-paid package and delivery services. This makes shipping even easier and more convenient. Instead of boxing each package, weighing it and then paying for the postage, simply use pre-paid boxes and labels to streamline the process.
Try:  In addition to offering same day package delivery, DHL ShipReady streamlines your businesses shipping by offering pre-paid boxes and envelopes. Get a quote for pakage delivery from 1-800 Courier and pay online before shipping. 

• Navigate the international package shipping process, including customs clearance and document preparation, using online tools available through package delivery companies.